Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, a forgery from the period?, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548), Polish coin, Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon (Lithuania) and crowned Polish Eagle. Obverse: Pogon turned to the left; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: + M, A:SIGISMV, 15Z. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: + MAGN, S:LITVANIE, 1524. Origin: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_283

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.7Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz forgery period Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty emblems Pogon Lithuania crowned Polish Eagle Obverse Pogon turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription + M A Sigismv 15Z Reverse crowned Polish Eagle + Magn S Litvanie 1524 Origin Grand Duchy Vilnius round metal coin patina showing shades brown dark gray hints green featuring raised central design stylized bird facing sideways surrounded circular border ring raised decorative elements near surface worn slightly uneven texture small pits scratches coin edge irregular.